Watch: Snake slithers into crowded waterfall in Mussoorie, sparks panic among tourists
Panic unfolded at Kempty Falls in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, after a snake unexpectedly slithered into the crowded waterfall. Shared by @littledehradunstories, the Instagram video captures the chaotic moment when tourists rushed away from the reptile.
According to the viral post, the incident occurred on June 14. The video begins with tourists enjoying themselves in the waterfall's pool, unaware of the surprise that was about to appear in the water. Suddenly, panic erupts as a snake is seen gliding swiftly through the water, just inches away from people.
The crowd, once lively and relaxed, breaks into chaos as people can be heard screaming and running to climb out of the water as quickly as possible. 'A snake entered among the tourists bathing at Kempty Falls in Mussoorie. See how chaos ensued!' the caption read.
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The video immediately took over social media, prompting a wave of reactions. 'The only way we can get rid of tourists from Doon and Mussorie! I'm sure the animals have had enough of it too!!' a user wrote. 'Snake scared itself. Must be thinking, how did I land among the sinners,' another user commented.
'Tourists have entered snake's neighbourhood,' a third user reacted.
According to Euttarnachal, Kempty Falls was the prime location for tea parties organised by British officers. At a height of 4500 ft, the waterfall is located 15 km from Mussoorie. The tourist spot also offers a bustling shopping lane selling handcrafted items, handloom shawls, local food, and a cable car ride experience. Tourists gather at a pool area just before the waterfall.
Meanwhile, a video of a snake coming out of the AC vent of a car, while the car owner was driving, emerged on social media recently. The photos posted by the man showed the snake casually peeking out from the air-conditioning vent of his Mazda.
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